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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 14, 1939

Page

3

Leaving certificate exams and athletic carnival at Canberra High

Canberra High schedules leaving certificate and intermediate examinations to test advancement for final exams. The annual athletic carnival will be held next Wednesday at Manuka Oval with events at 12 noon. Parents and staff observed pupils preparing, while guides and scouts participate in activities around the city and nearby racecourse.

Canberra Ba Foy Mg Benaol Mfg Manuka Va Acton Keaivenr J. Bhuumank Queanbeyan Bung Young Why

Canberra Troop to Decide on Country Week Cricket

A meeting in Canberra on Monday night will decide whether the country week cricket event proceeds. The decision may affect Canberra arrangements for the year and possibly the duration of the event.

Sydney Wednesagy Noa.w Canberra Ube Causeway Hill Wat

Telopes Park Public School Invasion Tales

Fragmented OCR text shows a school disruption at Telones Park Public School with unclear actors. Readable bits mention Custerr High and Baythe bathing areas, invoking a chaotic scenario during days of commotion.

Dlehool Hein Custerr

Ainslie In view of the internatinntt nitt- Aton

In a damaged local notice, the writer discusses attendance declines tied to an epidemic. It notes one third of students were absent after a spring gravation, mentions Canberra and local authorities, and warns parents to observe children closely for signs of illness.

Misonicski Iit Canberra Rome Werskn Iigv

Carnival events loom as winter season opens

A fragmentary report notes a forthcoming November carnival and multiple track events amid expectations of larger participation. It mentions the Nalleved and references a personal carnival in November, with anticipation of a sizable academic turnout.

Mymance

Guide Notes From a War Time Rally Buried in Fragments

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a wartime rally, mentioning leaders Siloneten Lord and Cady, a CHemnsioqvioner, ACT Division, and appeals to carry on. It references women, training, a sea voyage, and a rally with sparse, unclear details.

Siloneten Cady Meena Aly Chiktree Evetan Gaunt Utne 7 Finlger

Queanbeyan Showground Plans and Local Notices

Queanbeyan Showground project may proceed with grandstand erection at a cost of 5500 pounds pending confirmation. work expected to take about four months with eight hours a day. A government grant was promised. Monday October 7 declared a public holiday across the municipality. Local society notes include new members in clubs, Methodist mission reports, a picture night for Convent funds, and upcoming church and agricultural events. Funeral and cemetery notices reference ongoing arrangements.

Qrandetand Conalier Taylor O.cannon Queanbeyan Jomn E. Mn Biddle Fiscinmbaia Intersat Af Che ‘Telumph

Agrarian pact near Crookwell aims at regional cooperation

From Our Correspondent reports last Wednesday a gathering of shire and municipal representatives discussed uniform agrreement under Hentructian 9 Haxlune. Areas including Crookwell Gondtaulghee Yura Tum, Maruigue Gunung backed the plan with weed control measures and proposed destruction of saffron thistle St. Juice Wort Paterson's curse Mexican poppy. An agriculture official provided information as the meeting concluded. The Weal store on Post Office at HELA changed lands, with the name increased by Mr. Keintaw.

Giinning Gauourn Crookwell Gondtaulghee Aneting Hela Jew Keintaw Chas.tusad

Red Cross Appeal and Scout Meeting Report

An Australian Red Cross appeal and Scout troop gathering are noted with names such as Roy Crow and J. Lickenson. Attendees are listed, with plans for a Christmas market event, a night hike atop Red Sand, a potato roast, and preparations for First Class tests and a campsite during the coming summit.

J. Lickenson Morse Bani Campe

Militia Parade and Promotions Reported for Company Activities

The notice outlines a musketry parade, leave applications, and attendance for a militia drill. Promotions are recorded for Acting Quartermaster, with two privates advanced to Lance-Corporal. Personnel are reminded of drill schedules, parade locations, and posting reminders at City Drill Mall and Training Cadre.

Mo Company Wil Fein Kangaten Kao An Li. Lovely Bel W, Hunt Ni Stason Bevfour Gta Elise Faracs Membete Piltoon Wil Action Mall Drite

Conspiracy Case Adjourned in Sydney Court

A conspiracy charge against Mary Milne and her son Leonard Aitne was adjourned to December 27 at the Central Police Court. The case involves alleged large-scale fraud and the need for direct testimony to establish claims. Aides from Canberra and Queanbeyan escorted witnesses, with police moving to manage crowd and security.

Sydney Central Police Court Mary Ami Milne Leonard Robert Aitne Eugenie Matilan Jonkine Jenkins Waa Nti Wnat

Hotel Tariffs and Inquiry Demands Stir Officials

A desnd for an inquiry by nmnaeenity wuts tiller deen tae ee Aane prints tystecuae otis wm pack the Fr Canberes 13 'provid, Sevmimmation fa ptsonw ty ... The Minister for the Interfiee Senator Poh posits action. The Postméaresienera Mr. Mare wna and the Duke and Duchess are named in this fragmentary report.

Nmnaeenity Keld Barnard Duchesa Mare ‘Aid Interfiee Poh

Doctor science teacher fined after impersonation

A Melbourne man posing as Dr Frank Carl, a science and mathematics teacher, was fined 50 pounds plus 50 pounds costs after charges of employing a false identity. Police said the man claimed to be a doctor at St. Vincent's Hospital and boasted an appendix removal in 27 seconds.

Woetontay Pal Foe Court Frank Caell Melbourne Williama Orden Anid Willlame Carl Bt. Vine i Sen's Hospital

War Prize Courts Extended to Six Australian States and Territories

A proclamation expands Admiralty jurisdiction to the Supreme Courts of six Australian states and the Northern Territory. The new courts will hear prize cases, recaptures, captures, and related maritime seizures involving ships and vessels within their territory.

Local fragmentary report from Sydney street incident

A garbled OCR style note describes a disturbance near North Bexley with a suspect arrest or search. It mentions a bag, a bag contents, hunger or suffering, and youth involved. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Sydney Woden Grewell Stats Bey Wes Bexley

Transport Minister Brunner Seeks Immediate Service Warning

Fragmentary report cites Minister for Transport ole Brunner amid garbled text about canepe service in New South Ison and Gat Sale od a. ip. warnin g, with incomplete notes on immediate cause and instruction to the government.

avDiney Ole Brunner Ervicea New

Fragmentary wartime OCR scraps and names disrupted

The readable bits mention indigestible roots, dates, and names like Hong Wong and Tom Chungking amid a destroyed school on a Monday. It hints at Japanese air raid context and imagined or misread lines about Canadian and United States relations, with scattered personal names and events.

Ra Weiser Hong Wong Tom Chungking Woo Chinene United States Amy Musa Wlah Thom

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